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Home My WebLink AboutApproved Minutes 04-05-2021April 5, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES CITY OF RENTON MINUTES - City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - Monday, April 5, 2021 Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pavone called the meeting of the Renton City Council to order at 7:00 PM. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: Randy Corman, Council President Angelina Benedetti, Council Position No. 2 Valerie O'Halloran, Council Position No. 3 Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 Ruth Pérez, Council Position No. 6 Kim-Khánh Vǎn, Council Position No. 7 (All councilmembers attended remotely) Councilmembers Absent: Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBER ED PRINCE. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PRESENT Armondo Pavone, Mayor Ed VanValey, Interim Chief Administrative Officer Cheryl Beyer, City Attorney Jason Seth, City Clerk Judith Subia, Council Liaison Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator Chip Vincent, Community & Economic Development Administrator Martin Pastucha, Public Works Administrator Kari Roller, Interim Administrative Services Administrator Ellen Bradley-Mak, Human Resources and Risk Management Administrator Kelly Beymer, Community Services Administrator Cailin Hunsaker, Parks & Trails Director Ron Straka, Public Works Utility Systems Director David Decoteau, Public Works Airport Director April 5, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Kim Gilman, HR Labor Manager Kristi Rowland, Organizational Development Manager Teresa Nishi, Recreation Program Coordinator Interim Chief Jon Schuldt, Police Department Administrator Commander Dan Figaro, Police Department (All City staff attended remotely except City Clerk Seth) PROCLAMATION a) Sexual Assault Awareness Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 2021 to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of Renton, encouraging all residents to join advocates and communities throughout King County in taking action to prevent sexual violence by standing with survivors. Erin Esteban, Dando Voz Program Coordinator & Family Services Specialist, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC), accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. b) Volunteer Month: A proclamation by Mayor Pavone was read declaring April 2021 to be Volunteer Month in the City of Renton, in honor of the hard work and dedication of the thousands of residents who selflessly donate their time and effort in the spirit of volunteerism. Teresa Nishi, Recreation Program Coordinator, accepted the proclamation with appreciation. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE PROCLAMATION. CARRIED. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT Interim CAO Ed VanValey reviewed a written administrative report summarizing the City’s recent progress towards goals and work programs adopted as part of its business plan for 2021 and beyond. Items noted were: • April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout the month of April, the Renton Police Department will have special emphasis patrols designed to bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving, educate the public, and enforce violations of the state’s hands-free cell phone law. Distracted driving is one of the fastest growing safety issues on our roads today, so please drive responsibly. More information on the Police Department’s efforts can be found on the Renton Police Facebook Page. • The lower walk of the Cedar River Trail through downtown Renton has reopened for the spring and summer seasons. For everyone’s safety, please remember that this section of trail is a ‘Dismount Zone’ for bicyclists and follow directions on all posted signage. Contact Community Services at 425-430-6600 for information. • A new season of growing at Community Gardens in North Renton and at North Highlands Park starts on Friday, April 9. All plots are reserved for the season; gardeners are excited to grow their own food! Even while outdoors, gardeners will follow safety precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 for everyone’s good health. April 5, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES For more information, please see the Community Garden webpage at rentonwa.gov/garden or contact Community Services at 425-430-6600. • Warm weather is here and that means more to do at Renton’s beautiful parks and trails. Please remember to follow these guidelines: o Do not use parks or trails if you are sick or not feeling well o Continue to follow CDC and Public Health guidelines o Picnic shelters at parks are still closed until larger gathering sizes are allowed o Dogs are not allowed at Gene Coulon or Kennydale Beach Parks o Dogs are allowed on six-foot leashes at all other city parks and trails o Bicycles are prohibited on pathways at Coulon Park o Cedar River Dog Park is an off-leash park located along the Cedar River Trail Visit the new playgrounds at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park and Sunset Neighborhood Park or take a self-guided TRACK Trail hike at Cedar River Trail Park. Park information, Park Rules and Regulations (RMC 2-9-8), and the Share the Trail brochure can be viewed at rentonwa.gov/parks, or call the Community Services Department at 425-430-6600. • Preventative street maintenance will continue to impact traffic and result in occasional street closures. AUDIENCE COMMENTS • Nancy Quinn, Renton, expressed appreciation to Council and the Administration for all the hard work they do supporting Renton residents. CONSENT AGENDA Items listed on the Consent Agenda were adopted with one motion, following the listing. a) Approval of Council Meeting minutes of March 22, 2021. Council Concur. b) AB - 2845 Mayor Pavone appointed Ms. Caren Sumption to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission for an unexpired term expiring on December 31, 2021. Refer to Community Services Committee. c) AB - 2811 Community & Economic Development Department recommended the following regarding SHB 1406, now codified as RCW 82.14.540, which authorizes cities and counties to recapture a portion of Washington State Sales Tax: 1) Consider adopting a resolution pooling SHB 1406 sales tax credit funds with South King Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP); 2) Authorize execution of SKHHP's Companion Agreement and Interlocal Agreement (ILA) related to this matter, and 3) direct staff to provide an update and recommendation on continued pooling of funds for 2023 and onwards by June 15, 2022. Refer to Planning & Development Committee. d) AB - 2836 Community & Economic Development Department recommended approval of a 4Culture Sustained Support Program, in order to receive $10,580 in grant funds. The Renton Municipal Arts Commission will utilize the funds to provide opportunities for members of the Renton community to become engaged with each other through art. Council Concur. e) AB - 2838 Community Services Department recommended approval of Amendment 2 to CAG- 20-079, with the Washington State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), in order to receive an additional $22,000 in grant funds for the purpose of reimbursing SNAP benefits at the 2021 Renton Farmers Market. Refer to Finance Committee. April 5, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES f) AB - 2816 Community Services Department requested authorization to execute the Notice of Grant (NOG), and record the NOG with King County, in order to receive the final retainage payment of $39,672 of the $500,000 in grant funds received through an agreement with the State of Washington, Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) executed in 2018 for the Sunset Neighborhood Park. Refer to Finance Committee. g) AB - 2817 Community Services Department requested authorization to execute the Deed of Right (DOR), and record the DOR with King County, also needed in order to receive the final retainage payment of $39,672 of $500,000 in grant funds received through the State of Washington, Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) executed in 2018 for the Sunset Neighborhood Park. Refer to Finance Committee. h) AB - 2832 Community Services Department recommended approval of Addendum No. 1 to CAG-20-061, agreement with The Alford Group, in order to extend the contract to June 30, 2022; and requested ratification of the original agreement in the amount of $140,000 for the purpose of providing as-needed services related to the coordination and adherence to terms of grants and donations during the construction of the Family First Community Center. Refer to Finance Committee. i) AB - 2835 Community Services Department submitted the Notice of Completion for CAG-20- 379, Coulon Playground Replacement project, contractor Landscape Structures, Inc., and requested acceptance of the project and release of retainage after 60 days once all State releases have been obtained. Council Concur. j) AB - 2843 Human Resources / Risk Management Department recommended confirmation of Mayor Pavone's appointment of Mr. Ed VanValey as the City of Renton Chief Administrative Officer, effective March 1, 2021; and approval of the related employment agreement. Council Concur. k) AB - 2842 Public Works Transportation Systems Division recommended approval of Amendment No. 1 to CAG-20-395, agreement with Gray & Osborne, in the amount of $684,201.08, for construction management services for the Duvall Ave NE Roadway Improvement, NE 7th St to Sunset Blvd NE project. Refer to Transportation (Aviation) Committee. l) AB - 2837 Public Works Transportation Systems Division requested authorization to purchase proprietary signal equipment from Western Systems and traffic calming devices from Zumar Industries, totaling $228,848,.65 using State bid contract 04616. These costs are to be reimbursed by King County METRO through CAG-20-156 approved on August 10, 2020. Refer to Finance Committee. m) AB - 2840 Public Works Utility Systems Division recommended approval of an agreement with Northwest Hydraulic Consultants, in the amount of $458,761, for the Lower Cedar River Flood Risk Reduction Feasibility Study. Refer to Utilities Committee. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL CONCUR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Transportation Committee Chair McIrvin presented a report concurring in the staff recommendation to approve the update to Section 2.4.11 (b) of the Airport Regulations and Minimum Standards by replacing the requirement to meet criteria established by RCW 7.48 April 5, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Nuisances and RCW 14.08.122 Adoption of Regulations by Airport Operators for Airport Rental and Use and Collection of Charges to streamline the process of removing derelict aircraft, abandoned vehicles, and abandoned property off the airport property through adherence to applicable RCWs and other applicable laws and regulations. MOVED BY MCIRVIN, SECONDED BY BENEDETTI, COUNCIL CONCUR IN THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. CARRIED. LEGISLATION Resolution: a) Resolution No. 4429: A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an interlocal agreement with King County entitled Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between King County and the City of Renton for Conservation Futures-Funded Open Space Acquisition Projects. MOVED BY O'HALLORAN, SECONDED BY CORMAN, COUNCIL ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS READ. CARRIED. Ordinance for first reading: b) Ordinance No. 6016: An ordinance was read reorganizing Chapter 3‐1 of the Renton Municipal Code by moving the City Clerk’s Office to the Executive Department and adding the Emergency Services Division to the Executive Department by moving Subsection 3‐4‐5.C “City Clerk Office” to Section 3‐1‐4 of the Renton Municipal Code, amending the language, and renaming it “City Clerk Division;” adding a new Section 3‐1‐8 “Emergency Management Division” to Chapter 3‐1 of the Renton Municipal Code; and repealing Subsection 3‐4‐5.C of the Renton Municipal Code; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date. MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY MCIRVIN, COUNCIL REFER THE ORDINANCE FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS Please see the attached Council Committee Meeting Calendar. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY CORMAN, SECONDED BY O'HALLORAN, COUNCIL ADJOURN. CARRIED. TIME: 7:25 P.M. Jason A. Seth, MMC, City Clerk Jason Seth, Recorder 05 Apr 2021 Council Committee Meeting Calendar April 5, 2021 April 12, 2021 Monday 3:30 PM Finance Committee, Chair O’Halloran – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. FitLot Outdoor Exercise Equipment Activation Grant 2. King County Veteran’s, Seniors and Human Services Transform Senior Centers Grant 3. Furnitubes International Limited Sole Source Vendor Resolution 4. 2020 Washington State Department of Health SNAP Incentive Agreement 5. Sunset Neighborhood Park Notice of Grant 6. Sunset Neighborhood Park Deed of Right 7. The Alford Group Contract 8. Signal Equipment and Traffic Calming System Devices for the Safe Routes to Transit Program 9. Vouchers 4:45 PM Planning & Development Committee, Chair Prince – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. K4C Climate Action Tool Briefing 2. Docket 16 Update 3. SHB 1406 Funds 4. Emerging Issues in CED 6:00 PM Committee of the Whole, Chair Corman – VIDEOCONFERENCE 1. Forestry Program Update 7:00 PM Council Meeting - VIDEOCONFERENCE